Skating Program Chart
Class Name Age Description Abilities
Low Moves
in the Field 6 & Up Prerequisite
Pre-Freeskate Silver US Figure Skating. Pre- preliminary Moves in the field.
Axel Class 6 & Up Advanced FS 5 & Up Provides a better understanding of the mechanics of
the axel. On-ice and off-ice techniques are introduced.
Footwork 6 & up FS 1 & up Development of turns and edges in different patterns.
Showcase Team 6 & up Basic 6 & up Competitive performance team. Group skating skills to music for the
purpose of competing. Requirements – commitment to 3
competitions and 2 performances (dates TBA).
Learn to Skate USA Adult Classes
Adult 1-4
13 & up
Beginner-Advanced Learn standing and balance, forward and backward skating,
Class broken into levels advanced moves, edges and turns.
Women’s Workshop 13 & up Adult Advanced Artistic edges and flow to a variety of music on ice.
Figures 13 & up Advanced Creating the figure eight and other patterns through body
alignment, control, and technique.
Adult Freeskate 13 & up Advanced Introduction to jumps, spins, footwork, and gliding maneuvers.
Hockey Skating FUNdamentals
Mini Mites 1 4-6 Beginner Basics for beginner hockey skater: stand, fall, balance, glide and stop.
Helmet required.
Mini Mites 2
. 4-6 Prerequisite
Mini Mites 1 Forward strides, one foot glides, backward swizzles, turns.
Hockey Skating 1 6-13 Beginner No skating experience required. Forward and backward skating,
turns, glides, stopping. Hockey helmet with mask required.
Hockey Skating 2 6-13 Prerequisite Hockey 1 One foot glides, backward stance, beginning crossovers.
Hockey Skates, Hockey helmet with mask are required.
Hockey Skills 4 & up Prerequisite
Mini Mites 2 & Hockey 2 Developmental program to give skater a solid foundation of
skating, stick handling, shooting and passing. Hockey skates, hockey
helmet with mask, shin & elbow pads, hockey gloves and hockey
stick are required.
NEW! Parent &
Child Hockey 3 1/2 - 6 Beginner Build a foundation of hockey skating skills in a fun environment.
Hockey helmet with mask, hockey shin & elbow pads, hockey gloves,
hockey stick are required.
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